Tuesday, December 14, 2010

MMMMacarons~!♥

I did it..I really really did it:) Them~

I was at Costco and ONE book called my name out loud..they had a selection of European books in cases w/ little baking dishes..or silicone molds..or 1 only Macarons book w/ all the necessary accoutrements..Could I resist?

I picked it up and knew I was buying it w/out hesitation..sometimes that happens..not often..not one split second of indecision..The original price was in Euros..I love their symbol..I think the cover got me..then the symbol..then seeing everything that came with it!

I love this book..It was the only one!!

Serendipity.

I needed that. I need that.

I am so happy..they have feet..they turned out well..

I filled some w/ jam..some w/ dulche de leche..some w/ nutella..I didn't get carried away with fillings as I did not know I would actually get them right.

You know they're not my favorite cookies..but they're my favorite looking cookie.I was in Paris for a few moments..

Ladurée.. area.. up the street a bit maybe..but in my mind..when I saw them..done..I was IN Paris..

This is the little book and accoutrements..

Très Joli emballage!

Je suis emballée!

Thank you Costco for your little goodies once in a while!~Made my day.

Footnote..I filled quite a few..brought some to my DD across the street and kept some.. 2 were left over.. the next day they had gone soft..glad I saved the rest of the shells they are fine unfilled..

You did it, Mmmmmonique!! :) And they are beau-ti-ful! So very pretty and dainty. In my favourite colour too. :) I cannot resist pink. :) How coincidental is it that I shared my Laduree calender on my latest post? You read my mind, or maybe I read yours? :) Enjoy your day! I am so happy to read this post, Nana. :)

Oh, isn't it a thrill the first time you see those little 'feet'? They are a labor of love and I also admit they are not my favorite-tasting cookie but they are winners in the good looks category and yours are simply bea-utiful!

Ginette I am so glad you shared that with me..you actually tasted a REAL one:) and they weren't that great.. I mean..they're edible and totally elegant and not too sweet...my husband loved them..he is always so nice with comments about my food..and my DSIL apparently liked them also...but I must admit they are not like a S'mores cookie:) Thanks everyone.. Flavia..for the recipe it's complicated.. not the proportions but the method and the right temperature etc..my book explains everything so well.. But in many photos etc.. I would go to Julia's Blog.. http://melangerbaking.com/2010/12/14/12-days-of-macarons-day-10-%E2%80%93-cranberry-macarons-2/

I think it is such a great blog and her macarons are perfect everytime..It will be as if you had my book..I do find the book and accessories when I Google..on European sites..Many of the blogs I love have mastered them..But Julia's blog is often about Macarons :)And hers are perfect every time..I mentioned to her I was hoping she was in the box I bought:)

Thanks for the nice comments..I think they are so cute too..they are not my last.. for little girlie get togethers:) Special occasions..gifts..They really are works of heart..I can't even imagine making as many as Julia.

It's when the feet popped out:) And then..adding the sprinkles..it just all felt like fun to me.

Nana, I just found your site. What deliciousness! Macarons are one of my favourite treats and luckily I can buy real macarons at our market today! Yay! Made by real French artisans. As good as most I tasted in Paris - maybe no gold like at Laduree.

Bonjour Comme c'est beau ici. I have just discovered you throughSavoring Time in the Kitchen .I just love your blog and hope you don't mind but decided to join you.I have always wanted to make macarons because they are so beautiful; your are perfect; just like the ones you see in France. Must go check out my Costco.Rita

Cathy I remember yours also! YOu have mastered them!Helene.. cours vite au Costco.. :)Shel I just saw your fudge..it looks heavenly..Xiaolu..I had tried once before w/out this book and accoutrements..no feet:(

Absolutely exquisite! Your photo and presentation make my mouth water. I haven't tried these either, but you made them so lovely that it makes me want some right now. What a lovely, lovely post. I know, I am gushing!

Macaroons...Pink...Paris...Laduree...Don't think for one minute I'm not listening...and learning!I've always admired the Macaroon...Look at little Oliver..Last christmas all wrapped up in your arms, this year so big!Beautiful...all of them.I'm so glad you had a fun time with your Costco discovery...One left just for you M.

What pretty and dainty macarons. And those pastel jimmies are like jewelry. I have that book, too. I bought it last winter...couldn't help myself. I found that the weather affects the texture. My got chewy after awhile. I'm not sure how the French bakeries keep the texture so even. Maybe they never get a chance to sit around long enough :-)

Oh, no! You did NOT get them perfectly on the first try! A-MAY-ZING! But of course you'd do it, what am I thinking?

I actually love macarons. They have no wheat in them! But I haven't made them successfully yet... I have several books, including another one by J. Marechal. Sigh... Luckily, there's a patisserie down the street that makes them. I can spend some of the calories on my way to get them!

I bought that little box set at the musee des art decoratif!I am hoping to make VERY SOONI have too many books on macarons-over-informed and under practiced :)You did well the first go round!I will look at that book again